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Restaurants in Denver Suburbs

Bettola Bistro

4.8
495 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

Rates above the average for restaurants near Denver Suburbs — one of 61 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Bettola Bistro is an intimate Italian bistro in an Aurora strip mall known for fresh, made-to-order cuisine and exceptional service, delivering fine dining quality in an unexpectedly charming neighborhood setting.

Despite its modest strip mall location, this neighborhood gem delivers restaurant-quality Italian food with impeccable service and a warm, intimate atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

  • Bruschetta and crostini are standout starters that reviewers call some of the best they've had
  • Specials rotate with seasonal offerings like beef cheek lasagna, sea bass, short ribs, and scallop pasta that earn consistent praise
  • Honey cake dessert is light, perfectly balanced, and a must-order finale
  • Staff are warm, efficient, and attentive—chef occasionally sends complimentary treats for children

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

Friday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Closed now

People Order

  • goat cheese crostini
  • beef cheek lasagna
  • bruschetta
  • honey cake
  • pasta with scallops

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What Visitors Say

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Terry Banfield

a month ago

What a wonderful discovery thanks to great reviews! We were warmly greeted and this place has a lovely, calm , relaxing atmosphere. Wait staff are friendly and very efficient and the food is fantastic! Goat cheese crostini, misto salad, beef cheek lasagna, flounder, honey cake, affogato, and house red! If you have not been, book a table and pay them a visit. All fresh and cooked to order so sit back and relax and enjoy the experience. Simply wonderful and highly recommended!

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Kayla Marmolejo

3 months ago

The service and food were stellar - thank you Schaffer for making our first experience at Bettola so good and memorable! The specials were fantastic (lasagna and sea bass) the bruschetta one of the best I've ever had, and the limecello drink so tasty it was dangerous. It's a hole in the wall bistro (as their signage says) but absolutely where you should come for Italian well done and an intimate dinner setting with great service. My husband and I can't wait to come back.

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Mia Voss

2 months ago

Don't let the strip mall location fool you, this place is a small delight! Excellent service, atmosphere, drinks and, most importantly.. amazing FOOD. We went with the specials (short ribs and black cod) and we need to come back for the lasagna. We also had the Brussel sprouts (so tasty and crispy) and they also brought us fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic oil - classic and yummy. We ended up getting the highly recommended honey cake which was light and delicious - a great ending to a big meal.

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V D

2 months ago

Amazing food and outstanding service! The atmosphere is so cozy and inviting. Everything I ordered today was so delicious that I barely had time to snap a photo before diving in. A special thank you for the complimentary treat from the chef for our little one, it was such a sweet gesture. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bettola Bistro worth it in Denver Suburbs?

Despite its modest strip mall location, this neighborhood gem delivers restaurant-quality Italian food with impeccable service and a warm, intimate atmosphere that keeps people coming back. Known for: real italian cooking in a strip mall.

What should I order at Bettola Bistro?

Popular choices at Bettola Bistro include goat cheese crostini, beef cheek lasagna, bruschetta, honey cake, pasta with scallops.

What do visitors love about Bettola Bistro?

Bruschetta and crostini are standout starters that reviewers call some of the best they've had Specials rotate with seasonal offerings like beef cheek lasagna, sea bass, short ribs, and scallop pasta that earn consistent praise Honey cake dessert is light, perfectly balanced, and a must-order finale Staff are warm, efficient, and attentive—chef occasionally sends complimentary treats for children

How expensive is Bettola Bistro?

Bettola Bistro is moderately priced, with a 4.8-star rating from 495 Google reviews.

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